The Lingering Bluff off Ripening

#152aab RGB(21,42,171)

About this color

The Lingering Bluff off Ripening is rendered by screens as RGB(21, 42, 171) — a medium-dark, intense blue hue.

#152aabRGB(21, 42, 171)

HSL 232° · 78% saturation · 38% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Lingering Bluff off Ripening
HEX
#152aab
RGB
rgb(21,42,171)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,16.5%,67.1%)
HSL
hsl(232,78%,38%)
HSV
hsv(232,88%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,75,0,33)
LAB
lab(26,42,-70)
LCH
lch(26,82,301)
sRGB
(0.082,0.165,0.671)
HEX8
#152aabff
CSS Name
Decimal
021042171

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
78%
Hue
232°
Chroma
82
Temperature
WarmCool
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